Discount retailer Poundland is to create around 180 new jobs through an expansion into the Republic of Ireland.
The initial stores, trading under the name ‘Dealz’, will be launched in the Republic of Ireland in early October and will create 120 jobs. It is understood that local recruitment is well under way.
Network Group Holdings (NGH) has acquired security staffing specialists SSR Personnel Incorporating Executive Profiles and SSR Contract & Technical.
The combined cash and shares deal is based on the profitability of the acquired companies during the financial years ending 31 December 2011 and 31 December 2012.
Recruitment-to-recruitment firm Spencer Harrington has launched an international division.
The division is led by director Luke Daynes and newly promoted international consultant Candice Komel.
International recruiter Omega Resource Group has implemented recruitment software provider Safe Computing’s Safe Tempest and Safe AWR software solutions.
Omega will use Safe’s AWR software in conjunction with its payroll and billing software.
Totaljobs.com has launched the second phase of its television and radio advertising campaign ‘It’s not luck, it’s totaljobs.com’ this week.
The campaign features 30-second television spots, created by VCCP London, with household electrical goods discussing jobseeking, narrated by Sir Ian Holm.
Education recruiter Simply Education has appointed Paula Roberts as a consultant on its Leicestershire primary and secondary desk.
She is a former assistant head of year at Fullhurst Secondary School.
Both permanent and temporary staff placements increased strongly in August, according to the latest Bank of Scotland ‘Report on Jobs’.
The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Barometer — a composite indicator designed to provide a single figure snapshot of labour market conditions — posted a reading of 53.9 in August, down from 55 in July.
South-East based recruiter Ainsley Morgan Appointments has made two new hires for its Bromley office.
Carly Guy joins as marketing co-ordinator, heading up marketing communication activities for the company.
Charles Purr has been appointed as consultant at Ainsley Morgan, specialising in banking & finance, following a university placement year.
Change and transformation recruiter Strategic Executive Partners is to open a new office in London.
The London office, which begins trading from 31 October, will be managed by senior consultant Sophie Johnson.
Employers need to open up to students at various levels of education to land top talent, according to Richard Irwin, head of student recruitment at global professional services firm PwC.